Stevens & Savage...what's the difference?

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I'm trying to find an affordable .243 for my son. I've looked at the used gun racks at Cabela's and it's just insulting what they're asking for their used rifles. You can literally walk over to the rifle counter and buy a new one for the same price as some of their used rifles. Same make and everything. I can pick up a new Stevens for $260. I just don't know much about them. I've read on here that they are shooters and for the money, I don't think I could go wrong. Is there any differences between a Savage and a Stevens? Also, could you put the accutrigger on the Stevens? thanks guys /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grinning-smiley-003.gif
 
One more thing, the Stevens website has the .243 listed at a 1/9.25 twist barrel. Is this a common twist in the .243? They have their .223 listed as 1/9. You think that's right?
 
The Stevens and Savage are the same gun in most respects. The Stevens stocks are made from the old savage molds. The finish on the Stevens is a less expensive process. The accutrigger cannot be placed on the stevens and that is the big difference.

The actions are made the same as are the barrels.

For a young shooter the accutrigger is very safe. A Stevens can have a Timney, SSS or Rifle Basix trigger installed to give it a better feel, but they will not be as safe. I would check websites like this, gunbroker, auctionarms, etc for a used accutrigger Savage just for the safety factor.

As far as how they shoot - either will be a great shooter.

That twist sounds correct and shoot shoot heavier bullets (100 grain range) great, but you shoold still get fairly good results with some lighter varmint bullets too.

By the way I would avoid Cabela's gunracks like the plague. The prices are outrageous and they have poor quality control on what they put on the floor. I have seen a number of broken and unsafe guns for sale and the were not marked or intended as wall hangers.
 
No the accu-trigger will not go on the Stevens but the Stevens I have will adjust pretty good for a hunting rifle. There are after market triggers that are quite reasonable.

AWS
 
I have the 1 in 9 .223 and I love it. The Stevens line is the old Savage Model 110 I believe. The trigger is adjustable and will only take a coupke minutes of your time to do.

Mine is very accurate. The bottom line is that you still get the savage barrel and I do not believe you will be unhappy with buying a Stevens in any caliber. I know folks with the 250 and the 243 and they both live theirs as well.
 
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I'm trying to find an affordable .243 for my son. I've looked at the used gun racks at Cabela's and it's just insulting what they're asking for their used rifles. You can literally walk over to the rifle counter and buy a new one for the same price as some of their used rifles. Same make and everything. I can pick up a new Stevens for $260. I just don't know much about them. I've read on here that they are shooters and for the money, I don't think I could go wrong. Is there any differences between a Savage and a Stevens? Also, could you put the accutrigger on the Stevens? thanks guys /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grinning-smiley-003.gif



Get the Stevens 200. Lazer straight and you can adjust the trigger to just a hair over 3 pounds. I have one in a .223 and love it. If you roll your own then it is that much better of a rifle. Just my .02 worth.

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++1 for Stevens.
If your son is very young, having the heavy trigger on the Stevens might not be a bad thing. After he becomes a little more experience with it, upgrade him with the Rifle Basix.
 
+++1. I'm thinking of getting at least one more caliber and possibly more. Presently have a 223, and am considering a 243, and/or a 7mm08.
 


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